We help professors and academic departments integrate green chemistry concepts into their curriculum and research. We help students understand how green chemistry might apply to their field of study. Green chemistry’s value goes beyond chemistry programs — students in business, environmental science, public health, and other disciplines will also benefit from understanding green chemistry concepts.
Sign the Green Chemistry Commitment
Join the growing number of college and university chemistry departments (including Green River College and Pacific Lutheran University) signing the Green Chemistry Commitment. By signing, institutions agree to progressively incorporate green chemistry theory and practice into their chemistry programs. You will also find lab experiments, pre-lab activities, and toxicology resources on the Beyond Benign Higher Ed curriculum page.
Guide for green chemistry experiments in undergrad labs
Need new ideas for your undergraduate organic chemistry class? Get help from My Green Lab and Beyond Benign in their Guide for Green Chemistry Experiments for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Labs. They also offer toxicology modules you can incorporate into your classroom.
Bring systems thinking into your green chemistry education
Wondering why green and sustainable chemistry matter? The American Chemical Society's (ACS), Green Chemistry in the Curriculum: A Supplement to the ACS Guidelines, outlines how to approach chemistry education from a systems thinking perspective and why these focus areas are critical for the next generation of chemists.
Green chemistry webinars
More resources for faculty
Jobs and internships in green chemistry
Find out what employers are looking for in these informative videos:
Start a green chemistry club
If your college or university has a chemistry club established, you can:
Student clubs at Bellevue College, Evergreen State College, Pacific Lutheran University, and Western Washington University have all earned awards.
Academic programs that specialize in green chemistry
Awards and funding for green chemistry
Need help?
We collaborate with faculty and partners including Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute to provide opportunities for faculty and students. For a list of current trainings and events, or get help to incorporate green chemistry into your curriculum, contact Saskia van Bergen.